Every fact checked
Each script is built from museum and university sources. When historians are not sure, the narrator says so, and myths are named as myths.
Animated history for ages 6 to 12
Travel through history,
one movie night
at a time
Pastport is a small library of animated movies about real moments in history, from the pyramid builders to the first steps on the Moon. Every fact is checked and nothing is scary, so you can press play and learn alongside them.
“My son asks for the pyramids movie instead of cartoons. Then he explains it to me.”
Watch the trailer
A first look at nine stories, from the banks of the Nile to the dust of the Moon.
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Three full movies come with a free account.
The full collection, in time order
Nine stories across 4,500 years, from Giza to the Moon.
Screen time that leaves something behind
Most cartoons are made to keep children watching. Pastport is made so they come away knowing something true, and want to talk about it.
Calm enough for a six year old
No battles, no blood, no frightening close ups and no loud soundtrack. Just a narrator, natural sound and room to wonder.
The whole world's story
Egypt, China, Baghdad, Samarkand, the Pacific, Europe and the Moon. Every culture is shown through what it built and discovered.
Fits one evening, sparks a talk
13 to 21 minutes each, made for ages 6 to 12. Every movie ends with questions to talk about together.
History stops being a list of dates the moment you see where it happened.
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That is your free account. No card, nothing to install.
Watch the first three stories
The Pyramid Builders, The Silk Road and The House of Wisdom, on a phone, tablet, laptop or the browser on your TV.
Unlock the rest when ready
All 9 movies for $6.99 a month, or $5.99 a month paid yearly. Cancel any time.
What families tell us
“My daughter watched The House of Wisdom, then asked where zero came from. We looked it up together for an hour.”
“I was tired of history shows full of battles. These are calm and true, and my six year old sits through every one.”
“I play Wayfinders for my Year 4 class before our unit on maps. Twenty eight children sat still for all 17 minutes.”
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Free account
$0
- The Pyramid Builders, The Silk Road and The House of Wisdom, full length
- Watch on any screen with a browser
- No card needed
Full library
$5.99 a month, billed yearly
$71.88 a year, or $6.99 paid month to month.
- All 9 movies, and every new story as it comes out
- Cancel any time from your library
- Full refund within 14 days of your first payment
Subscribe from your library after the free movies.
Questions parents ask
Are real people shown in the movies?
No. Nobody knows exactly what most people from history looked like, so we never invent a face. Each story is told through the places, tools, ships and machines people left behind, and a narrator tells the rest.
Where do the facts come from?
Every script is written from at least two reliable sources, such as museums, university presses and national archives, and the credits list them. When historians disagree or are not sure, the narrator says so.
Are the hard parts of history left out?
They are named honestly and briefly, in words a six year old can hold, but never shown. There are no battles, no blood and no frightening close ups.
Is there music?
No. You hear a calm narrator, natural sounds like wind, waves and tools at work, and quiet moments. It keeps the movies gentle, and open to families who avoid music.
Why use AI to make them?
AI lets a small team animate ancient cities, oceans and night skies that would otherwise need a full studio. People write every script, check it against the sources, and review every scene before release.
What age are the movies for?
Children aged 6 to 12, and most parents end up watching too. Each movie ends with two or three questions to talk about together.
Can I use them in class or at home school?
Yes. One account can play the movies at home, in a classroom, a home school group or a library. Please do not download or reupload them.
What do I get for free?
Three full movies: The Pyramid Builders, The Silk Road and The House of Wisdom. You only need an email. No card.
How much is the full library? Can I cancel?
$6.99 a month, or $71.88 a year, which works out to $5.99 a month. Cancel any time from your library with Manage plan; you keep watching until the paid period ends.
What if it is not right for our family?
Write to us within 14 days of your first payment and we refund you in full.
Where can we watch?
In any modern browser on a phone, tablet, laptop or smart TV. You can also cast from your phone to the TV.